Years ago, I had a thing for Ford’s ’66 and ’67 Fairlane. The “thing” passed, and I moved on to others. But even back then, as is the case today, the convertible version was seldom seen—and that’s what caught… more»
Driver Quality Cars
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Not Many Left: 1995 Mercury Tracer Wagon
Much like the death of the small pickup, the small wagon is a dinosaur on the automotive landscape – the extinct kind. The combination of a highly efficient and maneuverable compact car with loads of space just made too… more»
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Three-Row Survivor: 1972 Mercury Monterey Station Wagon
It’s getting harder to find autos past the half-century mark that have been in the same family since their year of production, and when the history and maintenance can be traced back this far, I can understand how a… more»
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5-Speed and Straight: 1992 Volvo 240
This 1992 Volvo 240 is as basic as it gets, but in this case, that’s a good thing: it has the preferred manual gearbox, which while not exactly rare, you’re not guaranteed to find when you peek inside. The… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
While some buyers assess the investment potential before spending their cash on a classic, others focus more on the ownership experience than any future financial windfall. This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe offers the best of both worlds. It has… more»
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No Reserve: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
For many years, one of the greatest honors in the auto industry was to have a car chosen to be the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, and in 1973, the Cadillac Eldorado Convertible earned that honor. No pace car replicas… more»
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Clean Runner: 1987 Dodge Dakota Pickup
The death of the small, cheap, affordable pickup truck: much has been written and opined about this topic, and for good reason. We’ve seen the small truck market absolutely decimated over the last 20 years, and while some lighter-duty… more»
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31k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
Mileage claims, especially those that are extremely low, invariably ignite debate among Barn Finds readers. This trend is heightened if a seller doesn’t mention verifying evidence, and it will be fascinating to see whether that is the case with… more»
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$100k Restoration: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
Here is a marketing tip. If you are selling an expensive car, take pictures outside or hire a professional photographer. This 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is for sale here on Craigslist. It has been online for 5 days with… more»
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Patriotic Bird: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is said to be a one owner car being sold by a dealer in Temecula, California. The car has traveled an estimated 122,000 miles and is said to be a true survivor. However, there… more»
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31k-Mile 1972 Ford Thunderbird with No Reserve
In hindsight, it’s easy to poke fun at Ford for (in some people’s opinion) losing its way with the Thunderbird in the 1970s, but it’s hard to argue with the results. When Ford upsized the T-Bird in 1972, sales… more»
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Rust-Free 1967 Chrysler 300 Hardtop
I just spent about two minutes staring into the distance pondering an important question: Have I really not driven a Chrysler C-Body, of any kind? I don’t think I have. I’ve driven hours to look at big Chryslers I’ve… more»
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58k Mile Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Bel Air
Given the choice, I’m typically one of those auto enthusiasts who prefer two doors over four, at least for vintage offerings. I’m also keen on plenty of options, as fooling around with lots of gadgets helps keep me occupied… more»
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Show-Worthy? 1968 Morris Minor
Despite a set of poor photos, I thought this 1968 Morris Minor deserved space on Barn Finds. Its color combination is attractive, it’s said to be in show-worthy condition, it runs well, and the price is reasonable. The Morris… more»
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Preserved PCH Driver: 1967 Porsche 912
There’s a price that many enthusiasts are willing to pay for originality that transcends logic. In the case of the Porsche 912, this is a model that was at one time the cheapest air-cooled model you could buy, with… more»
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Recently Revived: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1976 Pontiac Trans Am recently awoke from a twenty-five-year slumber and has been returned to a roadworthy state. It has a known history and is an almost totally original survivor. The one apparent change made during its life… more»
